This is the rob blatt blog.

So I’ve posted some stuff about artists that think that animal cruelty can be disguised as art. Guillermo Vargas Habacuc and Tom Otterness have not made any public statements about the proceeds of their future art going towards saving street dogs or putting into action programs that would go about saving street dogs. Instead, we’re given apologies for the work.

I wonder if I slapped Tom Otterness in the face as hard as I could, if an e-mailed apology would suffice.

Anyway, If you don’t want to vandalize their artwork (specifically Tom Otterness’ DUMBO sculpture) there are alternatives. Ginny’s Organization Hands For Paws is in a desperate need for funds due to high volumes of dogs that need homes from Puerto Rico. Ginny is a kind hearted person and we’ve donated money after seeing her amazing work with Tino. For those of you who don’t know, Ginny is the person Amber managed to contact to help us save Tino from the beach.

Even if you can’t give money, maybe you are going to Puerto Rico and would allow a dog to be sent back with you. When they travel with people, it doesn’t cost much extra, but when they travel alone it can cost hundreds of dollars.

There are other ways to help out. Donate blankets to your local shelter or volunteer to walk dogs locally. You could always just ask too.